Andrew Allen 3's
Andrew Allen Top 3's
by Schmitty
Things about SJC:
The swallows, close to the beach, ballpark.
Filming for Mind Bong:
The intro, RHCP skit, Gorman’s house.
Beauties:
Moves, Altitude, Sunrise.
Switch backside 180. Photo: Hammeke
Beasts:
Chef Calamine, Bright Shadow, Moonbeam.
Filmers:
Captain Contraption, ODK, long hair and a beard?
About traveling with AH:
The crew, camping, getting to watch amazing skating.
About traveling with Vans:
MC Moneybump, My little Angel, Israel.
Blunt kickflip. Photo: Hammeke
Things about Cardiel:
Nine pumps of chai, “Wow,” his constant energy.
Places to surf:
Boneyards, Four Doors, Bells.
Vans shoes:
Old Schools, Half-Cabs, Eras.
Video parts:
Emmanuel Guzman Guarte, AVE Photosynthesis, Gerwer Cash Money Vagrant.
Back tail. Photo: Hammeke
Movies:
Shawshank Redemption, Gran Torino, Leaving Las Vegas.
Bands:
Happy Mondays, Nickatina, The Clash.
Hobbies outside of skateboarding:
Whitewater rafting, rhythmic gymnastics, knitting.
Brews:
Stella, Tecate, Coors.
Kickflip 180 nosegrind
SoCal bros:
The Horse, Curly, BH.
Babes:
Kristen Stewart, Kate Beckinsale, Mila Kunis.
Stylish skaters:
Gino Iannucci, Max Schaaf, Van Wastell.
Skateparks:
Santa Ana, Wilmington, HB (rip).
Ways to deal with Gerwer:
Earplugs, black tea, put him in a dress.
Switch heel. Photo: Hammeke
Moments of Beauty and the Beast tour:
Chris James, Moose’s house, Portland.
Cities traveled to:
Havanah, Tel Aviv, Barcelona.
People you’d like to give a shout out to:
Vans, Deluxe, family.
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